Attitude/Mindset

Ten Truths We Hold to Be Self-Evident

Insights from Eckhart Tolle’s wisdom-packed book about present-moment awareness.

My favorite highlights from Dale Carnegie’s smart, no-fret philosophy.

Eight strategies for saner holiday giving.

Thought-provoking takeaways from Wayne Dyer’s classic guide to conscious living.

Suppressing intense feelings can carry a heavy emotional toll. When letting it all out just isn’t a good option, here’s a healthier way to cope.

Marci Shimoff, author Happy for No Reason, offers feel-good advice on positive-psychology wisdom.

Life-changing insights from Don Miguel Ruiz’s classic book of Toltec wisdom.

Brilliant ways to change things for the better — even when change is hard.

PhilosophersNotes founder, Brian Johnson, shares his passion for wisdom – and his desire to help others embrace their inner hero.

Never underestimate the impact of a few provocative questions — and the surprising answers they may yield.

Frustrated with doing the same old thing, day after day? Here’s how to wake up and break free.

Voicing your opinions can be uncomfortable. Here’s how to speak your mind when it counts. 

Daily practices for a calmer, more productive life — and relief from chronic busyness.

Instead of following complicated, unsatisfying diet regimens, tune in to your own senses and instincts.

When you retire your perfectionist tendencies, you can start living a richer, happier life. Here’s how to get started.

Having a peaceful meal isn’t just about setting a mood, it actually helps you digest and assimilate your food better.

Enjoying humor and engaging in laughter have serious—and positive—consequences for our health, happiness and chances for success. Here’s the lowdown on laughter and how you can trigger its practical benefits in your own life.

Weary of your workouts? Ditch the drudgery and the long face, friend! You’re due for an amusement infusion.

Approaching meals mindfully isn’t just about upgrading your awareness—it can enhance your digestion, satisfaction and metabolism, too.

Lofty goals all begin with a single step. Here’s how to plan — and sustain — the small changes that matter.